Polynomials

Polynomials
Variable:
A variable is a letter of a symbol we don't know yet
Most variables are denoted by small letters of alphabets like x,y,z,p,q,r,s ...etc.
Constant:
A number on its own is called variable (or) a term without variable is called constant.
1 −3
Ex: 2,-5, 2 , 2 ,π, 2
etc.
Coefficient:
A number multiplied by a variable is called coefficient.
2 2
Ex: 3𝑥 y,-2𝑥 y
2
Here 3,-2 are coefficient of 𝑥 .
Term:
A Term is a single mathematical expression; it may be a single number or single
variable or product of numbers and variables.
Ex: 3 is a Constant.
Here 3 is a single number. it is a term
𝑥 is a variable.
2
Here 𝑥 is a single .it is a term and 2𝑥 ,5𝑥𝑦 are also terms.
Algebraic Expression:
Algebraic expression is a combination of terms including variables and constants.
2
Ex:- 𝑥 ,2𝑥,3𝑥y etc.
2
2𝑥 + 3𝑥 + 4 ,
Here variable is 𝑥
2
Coefficient of 𝑥 is 2
Coefficient of 𝑥 is 3
Constant is 4
Polynomial:
An Algebraic expression in which
the variables involved have only
non-negative integral powers is
called a polynomial.
Ex:- 4𝑥+1 ———> It is Polynomial (Power of 𝑥 = 2)

2
4𝑥 + 5𝑥 + 2 ———> Polynomial (Power of 𝑥 = 2, 1)
1
3. 𝑥
+2 ———> Not - Polynomial (Power of 𝑥 = -1)
1
2𝑥 + 𝑥 ———> Not - Polynomial (Power of 𝑥 = 1, 2
)
3,-5,7,etc. are examples of constant polynomials
Polynomials in one variable:

if an algebraic expression is contains one variable then it is called Polynomials In one
variable
2
3𝑥 + 2𝑥 - 5 = Polynomial in 1 Variable
2
2𝑥 - 3𝑥 + 1 = Polynomial in 1 Variable
2
4𝑥 - 3𝑦 + 2 = Polynomial in 2 Variable
2
6𝑝 - 3𝑞 + 2 = Polynomial in 2 Variable
Types of polynomials:
According to term:
1.A polynomial of one terms is called a monomial
2.A polynomial of two terms is called a binomial
3.A polynomial of three terms is called a trinomial
According to Degree:
4.A polynomial of degree one is called a linear polynomial
5.A polynomial of degree two is called a quadratic polynomial
6.A polynomial of degree three is called a cubic polynomial
Degree Example Terms Example
Constant Polynomial 0 Monomial 2𝑥, 5𝑥
Linear Polynomial 1 Binomial 5𝑥 + 1
Quadratic Polynomial 2 Trinomial 2

5𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 5
Cubic Polynomial 3 Multinomial 3

4𝑥 + 7𝑥 + 12
Degree of polynomial:
Degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the term Is called the degree of a
polynomial.
2
Ex: 3𝑥 y z ⇒ Degree of polynomial = sum of powers = 0+ 2+1+ 1 = 4
2
2𝑥 ⇒ Degree of polynomial = 2
4 2
6𝑥 - 3𝑥 + 1 = Degree of polynomial = 4
5 = Degree of polynomial = 0
The degree of a non zero constant polynomial is zero.
Degree of polynomial and coefficients:
Equation Terms Coefficient Degree of

Polynomial
2
𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 5
2
𝑥 , 2𝑥, 5 1, 2, 0 2
3
5𝑥 + 7𝑥 + 12
3
5𝑥 , 7𝑥, 12 5, 7, 0 3
4
7𝑥 + 2𝑥 𝑦 + 8
4 2 4 4 2
7𝑥 , 2𝑥 𝑦 , 8 7, 2, 0 6
Zeros of a Polynomial:
The value of 𝑥 for which the polynomial p(𝑥) becomes zero is called zero of polynomial
Ex:
2
p(𝑥) = 𝑥 - 1
2
𝑥 = 1 ⇒ p(1) = 1 - 1 = 1 - 1 = 0
2
𝑥 = -1 ⇒ p(-1) = -1 -1 = 1 - 1 = 0
So,1, -1 are the zero of a given polynomial.
Factorization of polynomials:
Factorisation of the polynomial by splitting the middle term
Ex: 2𝑥2 - 5𝑥 + 3 = 0
Here Let us first split the middle term.
[ ∵ split the middle term = coefficient of 𝑥2 × constant term
= 2×3
= 6
/ \
-2 -3 = - 5]
The middle term is -'5𝑥' can be written as '-2𝑥 - 3𝑥'.
So, 2𝑥2 - 5𝑥 + 3 = 0
⇒ 2𝑥2 - 2𝑥 - 3𝑥 + 3 = 0
⇒ 2𝑥 (𝑥 - 1) - 3(𝑥 - 1) = 0
⇒ (2𝑥 - 3) (𝑥 - 1) = 0
⇒ 2𝑥 - 3 = 0 (or)( x - 1) = 0
⇒ 2𝑥 = 3 (or) 𝑥 = 1
⇒ 𝑥 = 3/2 (or) 𝑥 = 1
Factor theorem:
If p(x) is a polynomial of degree of a polynomial of degree n≥1 and a Is any real number
then,(i)x - a He is a factor of p(x),if p(a) = 0, and (ii) p(a) = 0,if x - a is a factor of p(x).
Ex: y2 - 5𝑦 + 6 = 0 by Using the factor theorem

Solution:
Let p(y) = y2 - 5𝑦 + 6 = 0
if p(y) = (y - a) (y - b)
You know that the constant term will be “ab”.
so “ab = 6” to look at for the factors p(y),we look at the factors of 6 the factors of 6 are
1,2 and 3 and 3.
Now,p(2) = 22- (5×2) + 6 = 0
So, (y - 2) is A factor of p(y).
Also,p(3) = 32- (5×3) + 6
So,(y - 3) is also a factor of y2 - 5𝑦 + 6 = 0 .
Therefore, y2 - 5𝑦 + 6 =(y - 2)(y - 3).
Algebraic Identities:
Identity I: (𝑥 + 𝑦)2 = 𝑥2 + 2𝑥y + 𝑦2
Identity II: (𝑥 − 𝑦)2 = 𝑥2 - 2𝑥y + 𝑦2
Identity III: 𝑥2 - 𝑦2 = (𝑥 + 𝑦)(𝑥 − 𝑦)
Identity IV:(𝑥 + 𝑎)(𝑥 − 𝑏) = 𝑥2 + (a + b)𝑥 + ab
Identity V: (𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑍)2 = 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + 𝑧2 + 2𝑥y +2𝑦 𝑧 +2𝑧𝑥
Identity VI: (𝑥 + 𝑦)3 = 𝑥3 + 𝑦3 + 3𝑥y (𝑥 + 𝑦)
Identity VII: (𝑥 − 𝑦)3 = 𝑥3 - 𝑦3 - 3𝑥y (𝑥 − 𝑦)
= 𝑥3 - 3𝑥2 y - 3𝑥𝑦2 - 𝑦3
Identity VIII: 𝑥3+ 𝑦3+ 𝑦3- 3xyz = (x + y + z) (𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + 𝑧2 -xy - y z - z x)
Level - 1 Questions
1.What is the degree of the polynomial 3x^4 - 2x^2 + 5x - 1?
A) 4
B) 3
C) 2
D) 1
Answer : A) 4
2.Which of the following is a binomial polynomial?
A) 3x^3 + 2x^2 + 5x - 1
B) 4x^2 + 7x
C) 2x^3 + 5x^2 - 8x + 6
D) 5x^4 - 3x^2 - 1
Answer : B) 4x^2 + 7x
3.If a polynomial has no term of degree greater than 1, what is its degree?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
Answer 3: B) 1
4.What are the zeros of the polynomial 2x^2 - 8x + 6?

A) 2 and 3
B) 3 and 4
C) 1 and 5
D) 4 and 5
Answer 4: A) 2 and 3
5.If (x - 2) is a factor of the polynomial 2x^3 - 5x^2 + px - 10, what is the value of p?
A) 7
B) 5
C) -7
D) -5
Answer 5: A) 7
6.Which of the following is NOT a factor of the polynomial x^2 - 4x + 4?

A) (x - 2)^2
B) (x - 4)
C) (x - 1)
D) (x + 2)
Answer 6: D) (x + 2)
7.What is the degree of the polynomial 2x^5 + 3x^3 - 6x^2 + 1?

A) 5
B) 3
C) 2
D) 6
Answer 7: A) 5
8.Which of the following polynomials is an identity?

A) (x - 3)(x + 3)
B) (x^2 - 9)
C) (x^2 - 6x + 9)
D) (x^2 + 3x - 3)
Answer 8: B) (x^2 - 9)
9.What is the sum of the coefficients in the polynomial 4x^3 - 2x^2 + 7x - 1?

A) 4
B) -4
C) 10
D) -10
Answer 9: C) 10
10.If the polynomial 2x^2 - kx + 6 has two distinct real roots, what is the range of values
for k?
A) k > 12
B) k < -12
C) -12 < k < 12
D) k > -12
Answer 10: C) -12 < k < 12
11.If (x + 1) is a factor of the polynomial 3x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x + 2, what are the remaining
factors?
A) x^2 + x - 2 and 3x - 2
B) 3x^2 + 2x - 2 and x - 2
C) x^2 - x + 2 and 3x + 2
D) 3x^2 - 2x - 2 and x + 2
Answer 11: A) x^2 + x - 2 and 3x - 2
12.Which of the following is a factor of the polynomial x^4 - 5x^2 + 4?
A) (x - 2)(x + 2)
B) (x^2 - 4)
C) (x - 1)(x - 4)
D) (x^2 - 1)
Answer 12: B) (x^2 - 4)
13.What is the value of k if the polynomial 3x^2 + 5x - k is a perfect square trinomial?

A) 6
B) 4
C) 9
D) 7
Answer 13: C) 9
14.What is the product of the zeros of the polynomial 2x^2 - 7x + 3?

A) 3/2
B) 1/2
C) 3
D) 1
Answer 14: B) ½
15.If a polynomial has a degree of 2, how many zeros can it have?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 1
D) 0
Answer 15: A) 2
Fill in the Blanks:
1.The sum of the degrees of the terms in the polynomial 4x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x + 1 is ____.
Answer : 6
2.The polynomial x^3 - 2x^2 + 5x - 3 is a ________ polynomial.
Answer : Cubic
3.If a polynomial has a degree of 2, it can have a maximum of _____ zeros.
Answer : 2
4.The factor theorem states that if (x - a) is a factor of a polynomial, then the polynomial
evaluates to ____ at x = a.
Answer : 0
5.The polynomial (x + 1)(x - 3) can be expanded as x^2 - ____.
Answer : 2
6.The degree of the zero polynomial is ____.
Answer : Undefined or -∞
7.A polynomial with all its coefficients equal to zero is called a ______ polynomial.
Answer : Zero
8.The sum of the coefficients in the polynomial 2x^2 - 3x + 4 is ____.
Answer : 3
9.The zeros of the polynomial 3x^2 - 6x + 3 are all equal to ____.
Answer : 1
10.The polynomial x^4 - 4x^2 + 4 is a perfect square trinomial and can be expressed as
(x^2 - ____)^2.
Answer : 2
11.The remainder when the polynomial 2x^3 - 5x^2 + 3x - 7 is divided by (x - 2) is ____.
Answer : -7
12.The zeros of the polynomial x^2 - 6x + 9 are ____.
Answer : 3
13.The product of the zeros of the polynomial 2x^2 - 5x + 3 is ____.
Answer : 3/2
14.The polynomial (x^2 - 9) can be factored as (x - 3)(x + ____).
Answer : 3
15.The algebraic identity (a + b)^2 is equal to a^2 + 2ab + ____.
Answer : b^2
Data Sufficiency Type Questions:
1.What is the degree of the polynomial 3x^4 - 2x^3 + 5x^2 - 7x + 1?
Statement-1: The sum of the coefficients of the polynomial is 0.
Statement-2: The coefficient of the x^3 term is -2.
A) Statement-1 alone is sufficient.
B) Statement-2 alone is sufficient.
C) Both statements together are sufficient.
D) Neither statement is sufficient.
Answer: (C) Both statements together are sufficient.
2.Is the polynomial 2x^3 - 4x^2 + 3x - 5 divisible by (x - 2)?

Statement-1: The polynomial evaluates to 0 when x = 2.
Statement-2: The polynomial evaluates to 0 when x = -2.
3.Find the value of 'a' in the polynomial 4x^3 - 3x^2 + ax - 2, given that it has a factor of (x
- 1).
Statement-1: The polynomial is completely divisible by (x - 1).
Statement-2: The coefficient of x^2 is -3.
4.What is the type of the polynomial 2x^4 - 5x^3 + 3x^2 - 6x - 2?

Statement-1: The polynomial is a cubic polynomial.
Statement-2: The polynomial is a quadratic polynomial.
Answer: (D) Neither statement is sufficient.
5.Determine the zeros of the polynomial 3x^2 - 7x - 6.

Statement-1: The discriminant of the quadratic equation is 97.
Statement-2: The sum of the zeros is 7.
6.Is the polynomial x^3 - 2x^2 - 3x + 6 factorizable over the integers?

Statement-1: The polynomial has a rational root.
Statement-2: The polynomial has no irrational roots.
Answer: (A) Statement-1 alone is sufficient.
7.Find the value of 'k' for the polynomial 2x^2 - 4x + k to be a perfect square trinomial.
Statement-2: The value of 'k' is 4.
Answer: (B) Statement-2 alone is sufficient.
8.What is the degree of the polynomial 5x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x - 1?

Statement-1: The coefficient of the leading term is 5.
Statement-2: The sum of the coefficients of the even-degree terms is -1.
9.Find the sum of the zeros of the polynomial 3x^2 - 2x - 1.
Statement-1: The product of the zeros is 1/3.
Statement-2: The constant term is -1.
10.Is the polynomial 4x^4 - 5x^3 + 3x^2 - 6x + 2 an even-degree polynomial?

Statement-1: The coefficient of the x term is 3.
Statement-2: The degree of the polynomial is 4.
11.Determine the value of 'a' in the polynomial ax^2 - 5x + 6, given that it has two distinct
real roots.
Statement-1: The discriminant of the quadratic equation is positive.
Statement-2: The product of the roots is 6.
12.What are the possible values of 'a' and 'b' in the polynomial ax^2 + bx + 9?
Statement-1: The sum of the roots is 3.
Statement-2: The product of the roots is 9.
13.Find the value of 'x' for which the polynomial x^2 - 4x - 21 is equal to zero.
Statement-2: The product of the roots is -21.
14.What is the degree of the polynomial 3x^5 - 2x^4 + 5x^2 - 7x + 1?

Statement-1: The coefficient of the x^4 term is -2.
Statement-2: The leading coefficient is 3.
15.Determine the value of 'k' in the polynomial 2x^3 - 5x^2 + kx - 10, given that it has a
factor of (x + 2).
Statement-1: The polynomial is completely divisible by (x + 2).
Statement-2: The coefficient of x is 0.
Answer: (A) Statement-1 alone is sufficient.
Level -2 Questions
1.What is the degree of the polynomial 3x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x + 1?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Answer: C) 3
2.Which of the following is a linear polynomial?

A) 2x^2 + 3x + 1
B) 4x - 7
C) x^3 - 2x + 5
D) 6x^2 - x
Answer: B) 4x - 7
3.What is the type of the polynomial 2x^2 - 3x - 5?

A) Quadratic
B) Cubic
C) Linear
D) Quartic
Answer: A) Quadratic
4.Determine the zeros of the polynomial 3x^2 - 4x - 2.

A) x = 2, x = -1/3
B) x = 3, x = -2/3
C) x = 4, x = -1/2
D) x = 2, x = -1/2
Answer: A) x = 2, x = -1/3
5.Is the polynomial x^2 - 4x - 21 factorizable over the integers?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Only over the real numbers
D) Only over the rational numbers
Answer: A) Yes

6.Find the value of 'k' in the polynomial 2x^2 + 5x + k to make it a perfect square
trinomial.
A) k = 9
B) k = 25/4
C) k = 10
D) k = -5
Answer: B) k = 25/4

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Answer: C) 3

8.Determine the sum of the zeros of the polynomial 2x^2 - 5x - 3.
A) 2
B) 5/2
C) -5/2
D) 3/2
Answer: B) 5/2

9.Is the polynomial x^4 - 3x^2 - 4 factorable over the integers?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Only over the real numbers
D) Only over the rational numbers
Answer: B) No

10.What is the value of 'a' in the polynomial ax^2 - 5x + 6, given that it has two distinct
real roots?
A) a = 3
B) a = 6
C) a = 5
D) a = 2
Answer: C) a = 5

11.Which of the following is not an algebraic identity?
A) (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2
B) (a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2
C) (a + b)^3 = a^3 + 3a^2b + 3ab^2 + b^3
D) (a - b)^3 = a^3 - 3a^2b + 3ab^2 - b^3
Answer: B) (a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2

12.Find the value of 'x' in the equation (x - 3)(x + 2) = 0.
A) x = -2
B) x = 3
C) x = 2
D) x = -3
Answer: A) x = -2, B) x = 3

13.What is the factor theorem used for?
A) Finding the degree of a polynomial
B) Factoring quadratic polynomials
C) Determining the leading coefficient of a polynomial
D) Checking whether a given value is a root of a polynomial
Answer: D) Checking whether a given value is a root of a polynomial

14.Which of the following is not an algebraic identity?
A) (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2
B) (a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2
C) (a + b)(a - b) = a^2 - b^2
D) (a + b)^3 = a^3 + 3a^2b + 3ab^2 + b^3
Answer: D) (a + b)^3 = a^3 + 3a^2b + 3ab^2 + b^3

15.Which of the following is not a type of polynomial?
A) Quadratic
B) Linear
C) Trinomial
D) Exponential
Answer: D)
Fill in the Blanks:
1. A polynomial of degree __________ is called a quadratic polynomial.
Answer: 2
2. The factor theorem states that if f(a) = 0, then (x - a) is a factor of the polynomial
__________.
Answer: f(x)
3. The expression (3x^2 - 5x + 2) can be factored as (3x - 2)(x - __________).
Answer: 2
4. A polynomial of degree 1 is called a __________ polynomial.
Answer: Linear
5. The degree of the polynomial 4x^3 + 2x^2 - 7x + 1 is __________.
Answer: 3
6. The zeros of the polynomial 2x^2 - 8x + 6 are __________ and __________.
Answer: 1, 3
7. If a polynomial has no zero in common with the variable, it is called a __________
polynomial.
Answer: Irreducible
8. The factorization of x^2 - 4 is (x + 2)(x - __________).
Answer: -2
9. The algebraic identity (a + b)^2 is equal to __________.
Answer: a^2 + 2ab + b^2
10. The polynomial 3x^2 - 6x + 3 can be factored as __________.
Answer: 3(x - 1)(x - 1)
11. A polynomial of degree 4 is called a __________ polynomial. Options:
Answer: Quartic
12. The zeros of the polynomial x^2 - 9 are __________ and __________.
Answer: -3, 3
13. The factorization of x^2 + 4x + 4 is __________.
Answer: (x + 2)(x + 2)
14. The algebraic identity (a - b)^2 is equal to __________.
Answer: a^2 - 2ab + b^2
Data Sufficiency Type Questions:

1.Is the polynomial P(x) = 2x^3 - 5x^2 + 3x - 1 divisible by (x - 1)?
Statement-1: P(1) = 0.
Statement-2: P(2) = 0
A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.
B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

C. Both statements together are sufficient.
D. Neither statement is sufficient.
Answer: C. Both statements together are sufficient.
2.What is the degree of the polynomial Q(x) = 4x^4 - 3x^2 + 2x - 1?
Statement-1: Q(x) = 4x^4.
Statement-2: The leading coefficient of Q(x) is 4.
3.Find the zeros of the polynomial R(x) = 3x^2 - 8x - 3.
Statement-1: R(x) = 0.
Statement-2: R(1) = 0.
4.Is the polynomial S(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x + 1 factorable?
Statement-1: S(x) has no linear factors.
Statement-2: S(0) = 1.

Answer: A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.
5.What is the value of T(x) = 2x^2 - 5x - 3 when x = 2?
Statement-1: T(2) = 0.
Statement-2: T(x) = (2x + 1)(x - 3).
6.Is the polynomial U(x) = 4x^2 + 7x + 3 divisible by (2x + 3)?
Statement-1: U(−3/2) = 0.
Statement-2: U(1) = 14.
7.Find the value of the constant a in the polynomial V(x) = ax^3 + 4x^2 - 3x + 2.
Statement-1: V(1) = 2.
Statement-2: V(-2) = -10.

8.Is the polynomial W(x) = 3x^3 - 6x^2 + 3x - 6 a constant polynomial?
Statement-1: W(x) has degree 3.
Statement-2: W(2) = 0.
9.Find the zeros of the polynomial X(x) = x^2 - 5x + 6.
Statement-1: X(x) = 0.
Statement-2: X(3) = 0.
10.Is the polynomial Y(x) = 3x^2 + 4x - 2 a monic polynomial?
Statement-1: Y(x) = 3x^2 + 4x - 2.

Statement-2: The leading coefficient of Y(x) is 3.
Answer: B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.
11.Find the factors of the polynomial Z(x) = x^4 - 7x^2 + 12.
Statement-1: Z(x) = (x^2 - 4)(x^2 - 3).
Statement-2: Z(0) = 12.
12.What is the value of the polynomial A(x) = 2x^3 - 5x^2 + 4x - 2 when x = 0?
Statement-1: A(0) = -2.
Statement-2: A(2) = 8.
Level - 3 Questions
1.Which of the following is a polynomial in one variable?
A. 3x + 2y
B.𝑥2 + 2xy - 3𝑦2
C.3𝑥2 + 5x + 7
D. (x + 2)(x - 3)
Answer: C. 3𝑥2 + 5x + 7
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C. 3
3.Which of the following is not a type of polynomial?
A. Quadratic polynomial
B. Linear polynomial
C. Trinomial
D. Bivariate polynomial
Answer: D. Bivariate polynomial
4.Find the zeros of the polynomial P(x) = 2x^2 - 5x - 3.
A. x = 3 and x = -1/2
B. x = 1 and x = -3
C. x = 2 and x = -3
D. x = 3 and x = -1
Answer: A. x = 3 and x = -1/2
5.Which polynomial can be factored using the difference of squares identity?

A. 𝑥2 - 9
B. 2𝑥2 + 5x + 3
C. 3𝑥2 - 3x + 1
D. 𝑥2 + 2x + 1
Answer: A. x^2 - 9
6.If the polynomial Q(x) = 3𝑥3 - 6𝑥2 + 3x - 6 is divided by (x - 2), what is the remainder?
A. 0
B. 2
C. -2
D. 4
Answer: A. 0
7.Which of the following polynomials satisfies the Factor Theorem?
A. 𝑥3 - 5𝑥2 + 7x - 3
B. 𝑥2 - 3x + 2
C. 2𝑥2 + 2x - 4
D. 3𝑥2 + 2x - 1
Answer: A. x^3 - 5x^2 + 7x - 3
8.Which algebraic identity represents the difference of cubes?
A. (𝑎 + 𝑏)2 = 𝑎2 + 2ab +𝑏2
B.(𝑎 − 𝑏)3 = 𝑎3 - 𝑏3
C. (a + b)(a - b) = 𝑎2 - 𝑏2
D. (𝑎 + 𝑏)3 = 𝑎3 + 3𝑎2b + 3a𝑏2 + 𝑏3
Answer: B. (a - b)^3 = a^3 - b^3
9.Simplify the expression: (2𝑥 + 3)2 - (2𝑥 − 3)2

A. 4𝑥2 + 18
B. 16𝑥2
C. 12𝑥2 + 18
D. 12𝑥2
Answer: B. 16x^2
10.Which of the following is NOT an algebraic identity?
A. (𝑎 + 𝑏)2 = 𝑎2 + 2ab +𝑏2
B. (a + b)(a - b) = 𝑎2 - 𝑏2
C. (𝑎 + 𝑏)3 = 𝑎3 + 3𝑎2b + 3a𝑏2 + 𝑏3
D. (𝑎 − 𝑏)2 = 𝑎2 - 2ab +𝑏2
Answer: D. (a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2
11.If the polynomial R(x) = 3x^4 - 2x^3 - 7x^2 + 5x + 6 is divided by (x - 2), what is the
quotient?
A. 3x^3 + 4x^2 + x + 8
B. 3x^3 - 4x^2 - x - 8
C. 3x^3 - 4x^2 + x + 8
D. 3x^3 + 4x^2 - x - 8
Answer: A. 3x^3 + 4x^2 + x + 8
12.Which of the following is an example of an irreducible polynomial in one variable?
A. x^2 - 4
B. x^2 + 4
C. 2x^3 - 8
D. 3x^2 - 12
Answer: A. x^2 - 4
13.Find the sum of the zeros of the polynomial S(x) = 2x^2 - 5x - 3.
A. 5/2
B. -2
C. -5/2
D. 3/2
Answer: A. 5/2
14.If P(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 + 3x - 4, what is the value of P(2)?
A. 2
B. 0
C. -4
D. 4
Answer: C. -4
15.Which of the following is NOT an algebraic identity?
A. (𝑎 + 𝑏)2 = 𝑎2 + 2ab +𝑏2
B. (𝑎 − 𝑏)2 = 𝑎2 - 2ab +𝑏2
C. (a + b)(a - b) = 𝑎2 - 𝑏2
D. (𝑎 + 𝑏)3 = 𝑎3 + 3𝑎2b + 3a𝑏2 - 𝑏3
Answer: D. (a + b)^3 = a^3 + 3a^2b + 3ab^2 - b^3
Fill in the Blanks:

1.The expression 3x^2 + 2x - 5 is an example of a ________________ polynomial in one
variable.
Answer: Quadratic
2.The highest power of the variable in the polynomial 4x^3 - 2x^2 + 7x - 1 is the
________________.
Answer: Cubic degree

3.The polynomial x^2 + 5x + 6 can be factored as (x + ________________)(x +
________________).
Answer: 2, 3
4.The factor theorem states that if a polynomial P(x) has a factor (x - a), then P(a) will
be ________________.
Answer: Zero
5.The polynomial (x^2 - 4) can be factored using the difference of squares as (x +
________________)(x - ________________).
Answer: 2, 2
6.A polynomial with all its coefficients equal to zero is called a ________________
polynomial.
Answer: Zero or constant
7.The zeros of the polynomial x^2 - 9 are ________________ and ________________.
Answer: 3, -3
8.The algebraic identity (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + ________________ is known as the square
of a binomial.
2
Answer: 𝑏
9.The zeros of the polynomial 2x^2 - 7x + 3 are ________________ and ________________.
Answer: 1/2, 3
10.The degree of the polynomial x^4 - 3x^2 + 2x - 5 is ________________. Answer: 4
11.The zeros of the polynomial 3x^2 + 4x - 1 are ________________ and ________________.
Answer: 1/3, -1
12.The algebraic identity (a + b)^3 = a^3 + 3a^2b + 3ab^2 + ________________ is known as
the cube of a binomial.

3
Answer: 𝑏
Data Sufficient Type Questions:
1.Is the polynomial P(x) = x^3 + 4x^2 - 5x - 6 factorable?
Statement-1: P(x) has three distinct real roots.
Statement-2: P(0) = -6
2.Find the value of k such that the polynomial Q(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 + kx - 8 is a perfect
cube.
Statement-1: Q(x) has a repeated real root.
Statement-2: The leading coefficient of Q(x) is 1.
3.What is the degree of the polynomial R(x) = x^5 - 3x^4 + 4x^3 - 2x^2 + 5x - 1?
Statement-1: R(x) has a root at x = 1.
Statement-2: R(0) = -1.

4.Is the polynomial S(x) = 2x^3 - 5x^2 + 3x - 1 factorable over the integers?
Statement-1: S(x) is irreducible over the integers.
Statement-2: S(x) has no rational roots.
5.Find the zeros of the polynomial T(x) = x^4 - 4x^3 + 6x^2 - 4x + 1.
Statement-1: T(x) is a perfect square.
Statement-2: T(1) = 0.
6.Is the polynomial U(x) = x^4 + 3x^3 - 6x^2 - 18x + 9 irreducible over the rational
numbers?
Statement-1: U(x) has no rational roots.
Statement-2: The polynomial U(x) is monic.

7.Find the value of the constant a in the polynomial V(x) = ax^3 + 2x^2 - 5x + 3.
Statement-1: V(1) = 0.
Statement-2: V(-1) = 0.
Answer: D. Neither statement is sufficient.
8.Is the polynomial W(x) = x^4 - 3x^3 - 4x^2 + 12x - 9 factorable over the integers?
Statement-1: W(x) has a root at x = 1.
Statement-2: W(0) = -9.
9.What is the degree of the polynomial X(x) = x^3 + 5x^2 - 2x + 1?
Statement-1: X(x) is an odd-degree polynomial.

Statement-2: X(0) = 1.
10.Find the zeros of the polynomial Y(x) = x^3 - 4x^2 + 4x - 1.
Statement-1: Y(x) is a perfect cube.
Statement-2: Y(1) = 0.
11.Is the polynomial Z(x) = x^4 - 7x^3 + 14x^2 - 10x + 2 factorable over the integers?
Statement-1: Z(x) is irreducible over the integers.
Statement-2: Z(1) = 0.

12.Is the polynomial A(x) = x^4 - 5x^3 + 10x^2 - 10x + 4 factorable over the rational
numbers?
Statement-1: A(x) has no rational roots.
Statement-2: A(x) is a perfect fourth power.
Level - 4 Question
1.Match the following types of polynomials in Set A with their corresponding
descriptions in Set B.
Set A: Set B:
1.Monic Polynomial A. A polynomial of degree 2
2.Quadratic Polynomial B. A polynomial with leading coefficient equal to 1
3.Irreducible Polynomial C. A polynomial that cannot be factored into
lower-degree polynomials over a given field
4.Cubic Polynomial D. A polynomial of degree 3
Options:
A. 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
B. 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A
C. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
D. 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A
Answer: C. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
2.Match the algebraic identities in Set A with their corresponding expressions in Set B
Set A: Set B:
(𝑎 + 𝑏)2 A.𝑎2 - 𝑏2
(𝑎 − 𝑏)2 B. 𝑎2 + 2ab +𝑏2
(a + b)(a - b) C. a3 + 3𝑎2b + 3a𝑏2 + 𝑏3
(𝑎 + 𝑏)3 D. 𝑎2 - 2ab +𝑏2
Options:
A. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
B. 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D
C. 1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C
D. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
Answer: A. 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
Level - 5 Questions
Passage 1:
Samantha is working on a problem involving polynomials. She is given the polynomial
Q(x) = x^3 - 4x^2 + 5x - 2. She needs to perform multiple tasks based on this polynomial.
1.Calculate the degree of the polynomial Q(x).
Answer:The degree of the polynomial Q(x) is 3.
2.Find the leading coefficient of the polynomial Q(x).
Answer:The leading coefficient of the polynomial Q(x) is 1.
3.Determine whether Q(x) is a monic polynomial.
Answer:Q(x) is a monic polynomial since the leading coefficient is 1.
4.State the type of polynomial Q(x) represents.
Answer:Q(x) is a cubic polynomial.

Passage:2
Algebraic Expressions:
An algebraic expression is a combination of variables, constants, and mathematical
operations. It represents a mathematical relationship or rule. For example, (2x + 3y) is
an algebraic expression where 'x' and 'y' are variables, and 2 and 3 are constants. The
operations here include addition and multiplication.
Polynomials:
A polynomial is a specific type of algebraic expression, where variables are raised to
non-negative integer powers and multiplied by constants. For example, 4x^2 + 3x - 7 is a
polynomial. Here, '4x^2' and '3x' are the polynomial terms, and -7 is a constant.
Polynomials in One Variable:
Polynomials can have one or more variables, but when they contain only one variable,
they are called polynomials in one variable. For instance, 2x^3 - 5x^2 + 7x - 1 is a
polynomial in one variable (x).
Types of Polynomials:
Polynomials are categorized based on their degree. The degree of a polynomial is the
highest power of the variable in that polynomial. Common types of polynomials are
Constant Polynomial (degree 0)
Linear Polynomial (degree 1)
Quadratic Polynomial (degree 2)

Cubic Polynomial (degree 3)
Quartic Polynomial (degree 4)
Quintic Polynomial (degree 5)
Degree of a Polynomial:
To find the degree of a polynomial, identify the term with the highest power of the
variable. For example, in the polynomial 3x^4 + 2x^2 - 7x + 1, the degree is 4 because the
term '3x^4' has the highest power.
Zeros of a Polynomial:
Zeros of a polynomial are the values of the variable that make the polynomial equal to
zero. These values are also called roots or solutions of the polynomial. For instance, if
we have the polynomial p(x) = 2x^2 - 5x - 3, finding its zeros means determining the
values of 'x' that satisfy the equation 2x^2 - 5x - 3 = 0.
Factorization of Polynomials:
Factorization is the process of expressing a polynomial as a product of simpler
polynomials. For example, factoring the polynomial 2x^2 + 5x - 3 might yield the factors
(2x - 1)(x + 3).
Questions:
1.Find the degree of the polynomial 4x^3 - 2x^2 + 7x - 1.

The degree of the polynomial 4x^3 - 2x^2 + 7x - 1 is 3 because the highest power of the
variable 'x' is 3.
2.Determine the zeros of the polynomial p(x) = x^2 - 4x - 5.
To find the zeros of the polynomial p(x) = x^2 - 4x - 5, we need to solve the equation x^2 -
4x - 5 = 0. Using the quadratic formula or factoring, we find that the zeros are x = 5 and x
= -1.
3.Factorize the polynomial 6x^2 - 11x - 10.
To factorize the polynomial 6x^2 - 11x - 10, we can use the product-sum method or factor
by grouping. The factored form is (2x + 1)(3x - 10).

4.If (x - 2) is a factor of the polynomial P(x), what can you conclude about the value of
P(2)?
If (x - 2) is a factor of the polynomial P(x), then P(2) = 0. This is a direct application of the
Factor Theorem, which states that if 'a' is a zero of a polynomial, then (x - a) is a factor of
the polynomial

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Polynomials in one variable:

Degree Example Terms Example

Constant Polynomial 0 Monomial 2𝑥, 5𝑥

Linear Polynomial 1 Binomial 5𝑥 + 1

Quadratic Polynomial 2 Trinomial 2

Cubic Polynomial 3 Multinomial 3

Degree of polynomial and coefficients:

Equation Terms Coefficient Degree of

Ex: y2 - 5𝑦 + 6 = 0 by Using the factor theorem

4.What are the zeros of the polynomial 2x^2 - 8x + 6?

6.Which of the following is NOT a factor of the polynomial x^2 - 4x + 4?

7.What is the degree of the polynomial 2x^5 + 3x^3 - 6x^2 + 1?

8.Which of the following polynomials is an identity?

9.What is the sum of the coefficients in the polynomial 4x^3 - 2x^2 + 7x - 1?

13.What is the value of k if the polynomial 3x^2 + 5x - k is a perfect square trinomial?

14.What is the product of the zeros of the polynomial 2x^2 - 7x + 3?

15.If a polynomial has a degree of 2, how many zeros can it have?

2.Is the polynomial 2x^3 - 4x^2 + 3x - 5 divisible by (x - 2)?

4.What is the type of the polynomial 2x^4 - 5x^3 + 3x^2 - 6x - 2?

5.Determine the zeros of the polynomial 3x^2 - 7x - 6.

6.Is the polynomial x^3 - 2x^2 - 3x + 6 factorizable over the integers?

8.What is the degree of the polynomial 5x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x - 1?

10.Is the polynomial 4x^4 - 5x^3 + 3x^2 - 6x + 2 an even-degree polynomial?

14.What is the degree of the polynomial 3x^5 - 2x^4 + 5x^2 - 7x + 1?

2.Which of the following is a linear polynomial?

3.What is the type of the polynomial 2x^2 - 3x - 5?

4.Determine the zeros of the polynomial 3x^2 - 4x - 2.

​ 5.Is the polynomial x^2 - 4x - 21 factorizable over the integers?

​ 4. A polynomial of degree 1 is called a __________ polynomial.

​ 5. The degree of the polynomial 4x^3 + 2x^2 - 7x + 1 is __________.

​ 7. If a polynomial has no zero in common with the variable, it is called a __________

​ 8. The factorization of x^2 - 4 is (x + 2)(x - __________).

​ 9. The algebraic identity (a + b)^2 is equal to __________.

​ Answer: a^2 + 2ab + b^2

​ 10. The polynomial 3x^2 - 6x + 3 can be factored as __________.

​ Answer: 3(x - 1)(x - 1)

​ 11. A polynomial of degree 4 is called a __________ polynomial. Options:

​ 13. The factorization of x^2 + 4x + 4 is __________.

​ 14. The algebraic identity (a - b)^2 is equal to __________.

​ Answer: a^2 - 2ab + b^2

​ Data Sufficiency Type Questions:

​ A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

​ B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

​ D. Neither statement is sufficient.

​ Answer: C. Both statements together are sufficient.

​ 2.What is the degree of the polynomial Q(x) = 4x^4 - 3x^2 + 2x - 1?

​ Statement-1: Q(x) = 4x^4.

​ Statement-2: The leading coefficient of Q(x) is 4.

​ A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

​ B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

​ C. Both statements together are sufficient.

​ D. Neither statement is sufficient.

​ Answer: C. Both statements together are sufficient.

​ 3.Find the zeros of the polynomial R(x) = 3x^2 - 8x - 3.

​ A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

​ B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

​ C. Both statements together are sufficient.

​ D. Neither statement is sufficient.

​ Answer: C. Both statements together are sufficient.

​ 4.Is the polynomial S(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x + 1 factorable?

​ Statement-1: S(x) has no linear factors.

5.Is the polynomial x^2 - 4x - 21 factorizable over the integers?

4. A polynomial of degree 1 is called a __________ polynomial.

5. The degree of the polynomial 4x^3 + 2x^2 - 7x + 1 is __________.

7. If a polynomial has no zero in common with the variable, it is called a __________

8. The factorization of x^2 - 4 is (x + 2)(x - __________).

9. The algebraic identity (a + b)^2 is equal to __________.

Answer: a^2 + 2ab + b^2

10. The polynomial 3x^2 - 6x + 3 can be factored as __________.

Answer: 3(x - 1)(x - 1)

11. A polynomial of degree 4 is called a __________ polynomial. Options:

13. The factorization of x^2 + 4x + 4 is __________.

14. The algebraic identity (a - b)^2 is equal to __________.

Answer: a^2 - 2ab + b^2

Data Sufficiency Type Questions:

A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

D. Neither statement is sufficient.

Answer: C. Both statements together are sufficient.

2.What is the degree of the polynomial Q(x) = 4x^4 - 3x^2 + 2x - 1?

Statement-1: Q(x) = 4x^4.

Statement-2: The leading coefficient of Q(x) is 4.

A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

C. Both statements together are sufficient.

D. Neither statement is sufficient.

Answer: C. Both statements together are sufficient.

3.Find the zeros of the polynomial R(x) = 3x^2 - 8x - 3.

A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

C. Both statements together are sufficient.

D. Neither statement is sufficient.

Answer: C. Both statements together are sufficient.

4.Is the polynomial S(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x + 1 factorable?

Statement-1: S(x) has no linear factors.

A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

C. Both statements together are sufficient.

D. Neither statement is sufficient.

Answer: A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

5.What is the value of T(x) = 2x^2 - 5x - 3 when x = 2?

Statement-2: T(x) = (2x + 1)(x - 3).

A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

C. Both statements together are sufficient.

D. Neither statement is sufficient.

Answer: C. Both statements together are sufficient.

6.Is the polynomial U(x) = 4x^2 + 7x + 3 divisible by (2x + 3)?

Statement-2: U(1) = 14.

A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

C. Both statements together are sufficient.

D. Neither statement is sufficient.

Answer: A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

Statement-2: V(-2) = -10.

B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

C. Both statements together are sufficient.

D. Neither statement is sufficient.

Answer: C. Both statements together are sufficient.

8.Is the polynomial W(x) = 3x^3 - 6x^2 + 3x - 6 a constant polynomial?

Statement-1: W(x) has degree 3.

A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

C. Both statements together are sufficient.

D. Neither statement is sufficient.

Answer: A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

9.Find the zeros of the polynomial X(x) = x^2 - 5x + 6.

A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

C. Both statements together are sufficient.

D. Neither statement is sufficient.

Answer: C. Both statements together are sufficient.

10.Is the polynomial Y(x) = 3x^2 + 4x - 2 a monic polynomial?

Statement-1: Y(x) = 3x^2 + 4x - 2.

A. Statement-1 alone is sufficient.

B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

C. Both statements together are sufficient.

D. Neither statement is sufficient.

Answer: B. Statement-2 alone is sufficient.

11.Find the factors of the polynomial Z(x) = x^4 - 7x^2 + 12.

Statement-1: Z(x) = (x^2 - 4)(x^2 - 3).

Statement-2: Z(0) = 12.